Itsuki Hirata says grappling will be the difference against Jihin Radzuan: “I’m very much improved”

Itsuki Hirata faces Jihin Radzuan at ONE SAMURAI 4 in Tokyo, Japan, at Ariake Arena on October 17.

By BJPENN.COM Staff · BJ Penn

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Itsuki Hirata believes improved grappling will give her the advantage against Jihin Radzuan at ONE SAMURAI 4.
The atomweight rematch takes place on Saturday, October 17, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Radzuan previously defeated Hirata via split decision at ONE X in 2022.

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Itsuki Hirata stated that her improved grappling will be the decisive factor in her upcoming atomweight MMA rematch against Jihin Radzuan at ONE SAMURAI 4. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Radzuan previously defeated Hirata by split decision at ONE X in 2022.

Hirata has won two of her past three bouts, including a submission victory over Ritu Phogat in April. With the ONE Women's Atomweight MMA World Title vacant following Denice Zamboanga relinquishing the belt, Hirata views this matchup as a title eliminator.

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Itsuki Hirata says grappling will be the difference against Jihin Radzuan: “I’m very much improved”

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